Publisher's Synopsis
US plans renegotiating Columbia River Treaty (CRT) payments, and more water released for fish and irrigation, but that reduces power generated, and costs millions, raising power rates. Northwest Council and Congressman Hastings ask: "How much power to trade off for fish? But a NEW CRT Option #4 in this book could avoid payment and power vs. fish disputes, by reviving archived projects, shelved in 1961 due to a power glut .Thus, fish and irrigation water can be DOUBLED, while producing MORE power, at bargain inflation proof price over 30 years, saving the US $7.5 Billion and BC.$ 4.5 Billion "Dear Vernon, "Thank you for writing. I appreciate hearing from you and I share the vision of millions of Americans who want to take control of our Nation's energy future..".sincerely, ..".BARRACK OBAMA, US President 2012 "I have another thought: you and other knowledgeable and concerned citizens organize something called "Friends of the Columbia River Treaty "and set yourselves the goal of writing a report." Ralph Sultan, PhD, MBA (Harvard) P.Eng. BC Minister for Seniors, 2012 "Vern, Thanks for all your energy and enthusiasm on this important issue " Doug Robinson, Secretary, Canadian Entity, Columbia River Treaty (CRT) 2012 "Vern, I very much look forward to hearing your ideas. Scott Simms, Secretary, United States Entity CRT, BPA- 2013 "Vern - Thank you again for coming in to meet with us. Additional hydropower is certainly a compelling angle reviewing the Columbia River Treaty." Tracey Newell, US State Dept. 2012 "Dear Dr. Ruskin, I appreciate the time you have taken to share your insight with me and have forwarded a copy to the Hon Rich Coleman Minister of Energy Christy Clark, Premier. BC, Canada 2011 "Vern Ruskin, he's a tireless advocate for the treaty and the benefits that have resulted." John Horgan, MLA, NDP Energy Critic 2013 "If you agree with me every time, one of us is superfluous" Dal Grauer. President BC Electric (predecessor of BC Hydro) 1955-60 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the, only thing that ever has. " Margaret Meade 1955
